The Pondercast
The Pondercast
Joana Ponder
Figuring out life while I chat with other women about confidence, courage, and vulnerability. Weekly episodes. Sometimes solo, sometimes with a guest. Get pondering.
I hope you fail!
Okay okay...I mean that with the best of intentions. Today's episode is all about how I learned from my most recent failure and why I'm super happy I failed (hence why I hope you fail too!).  Mentioned in this episode: - NHS 0 to 5K podcast - Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon ----------------------- If you enjoy listening to this podcast consider sharing it with a friend or two, subscribing to it, or buying me a coffee. I love coffee, it helps keep the podcast running :) Buy me a coffee ☕️ ----------------------- Join The Journaling Club 📝 Journaling Club ----------------------- As always thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to this podcast. I hope it inspires you in some way. I love hearing your aha's and takeaways and invite you to connect with me over on the Pondercast Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thepondercast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
Jul 3, 2020
15 min
On vulnerability (with guest Tara Barot)
New friend Tara Barot and I read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and come together on the podcast to discuss the book. We talk about imperfections, worthiness, belonging, and the power of female friendships.  For more of Tara and ways to work with her go to: - Instagram - Website To grab a copy of the audiobook (courtesy of Tara) click here!    ------- If you enjoy listening to this podcast consider sharing it with a friend or two, subscribing to it, or buying me a coffee. I love coffee, it helps keep the podcast running :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/M8mjsoX As always thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to this podcast. I hope it inspires you in some way. I love hearing your aha's and takeaways and invite you to connect with me over on the Pondercast Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thepondercast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
Jun 19, 2020
1 hr 12 min
What I have learned from running 5K and programming (that has nothing to do with running or programming)
....that has nothing to do with running or programming... Today I am reflecting and wondering what makes me keep working towards one goal over the other, even if both feel just as important to me. And what I've learned about goal setting and achieving from running and programming. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
Jun 12, 2020
33 min
Passion vs Consistency
In today's solo episode I think out loud about passion and consistency and whether passion is enough to produce work consistently...(oh that was a mouthful). Also, the podcast has reached over 2000 unique listeners...and that's insane! Thank you to each and every single one of you that has ever listened to an episode of this podcast. What started as a little passion project has now turned into something that's not only personal to me anymore. Thank you thank you thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 29, 2020
18 min
Be discerning (with guest Zoë Milanovic from the Wayward Witch)
Friend and fellow woo-woo lover Zoë Milanovic joins me (in person! Pre COVID-19!) to discuss FOMO, the bonds of comparison, and what it means to be authentic while running a business that also needs to make money.  For more Zoë and ways to work with her go to:  - Instagram - Wesbite Disclosure: We recorded this way before the COVID-19 outbreak. Hence absolutely no mention of it anywhere.  Also, super interesting to hear us mention a social media break as I  am currently on one, and I'm also proud to say I have officially taught the Pokemon inspired improv workshop 😂   ------- If you enjoy listening to this podcast consider sharing it with a friend or two, subscribing to it, or buying me a coffee. I love coffee, it helps keep the podcast running :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/M8mjsoX As always thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to this podcast. I hope it inspires you in some way. I love hearing your aha's and takeaways and invite you to connect with me over on the Pondercast Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/thepondercast       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 22, 2020
1 hr 12 min
BONUS EPISODE: Alsa loves storytelling
Uh Oh...we're glitching again. WHAT!?  This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode, part of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.  Today you get to hang out with Alsa Bruno who actually quite beautifully brings this bonus series full circle as he shares his passion for storytelling.  My wish is that these bonus episodes envelop you with some of that positive energy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 18, 2020
57 min
No, YOU'RE hormonal!
I'm truly fascinated with how my hormones affect my experience. I started tracking my moods and cycle recently and this is a short episode on what I have found out.  To find out more about menstrual cycle awareness head over to Claire Baker on Instagram.  Note: I recorded this on day 24 of my cycle, and it shows how distracted and unfocused my brain is. Also, writing the show notes and publishing this on day 26 of my cycle and it's bringing a lot of insecurity with it. Isn't that interesting? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 15, 2020
17 min
BONUS EPISODE: Chris loves Dr. Who
Uh Oh...we're glitching again. WHAT!?  This isn't your regular Friday episode drop. Oh no siree, this is a completely special bonus episode, part of a series of bonus episodes I'm doing with a whole new guest list! Super exciting.  Today you get to hang out with Chris Mead who invites us into the world of Dr. Who. He loves it so much he's even got a dedicated Dr. Who podcast of his own! Much excite!  My wish is that these bonus episodes envelop you with some of that positive energy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 14, 2020
53 min
On Courage (with guest Nardje Trepels)
Today I have friend, improviser, and CliniClown Nardje Trepels joining me to ponder about courage; both big and small, personally and professionally.  This is one you'll want to listen to with a cup of tea, some biscuits, cozied up on the couch. Come hang out with us.  Disclosure: We recorded this way before the COVID-19 outbreak. Hence absolutely no mention of it anywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 8, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Brain Tickle
A short, solo, think out loud ramble about detoxing from Instagram and what it is that might be fuelling my desire to be seen and heard. -- EDIT: apologies for late release, my hosting service was acting up. -- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pondercast/message
May 1, 2020
16 min
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